US Bridges

Barton Ferry Road over Dry Creek

Good

Clay County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T16S R 7E B · Structure no. SA1300000000073

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barton Ferry Road over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Barton Ferry Road over Dry Creek in Clay County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBarton Ferry Road
CrossesDry Creek
LocationSec 35 T16S R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 412
Coordinates33.63639, -88.53278
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic475 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barton Ferry Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barton Ferry Road over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Barton Ferry Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Barton Ferry Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Barton Ferry Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.